Dementia Care Partner Talk Show with Teepa Snow

Nov 15 2024 279 ep. 12 mins 225

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This is the Dementia Care Partner Talk Show, a podcast to help you navigate the senior care maze. Learn and laugh with us as we discuss creative solutions and ideas to common and uncommon dementia care challenges, and how to make sense of the senior care industry and options even if you're not a professional. Are you caring for a person living with dementia? We would love to hear from you! Send us a note at [email protected] and tell us what you'd like for us to discuss! You can also visit our website at www.teepasnow.com.

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278: Our Brain is Truly Remarkable

Nov 15 2024 9 mins

But at the same time, it is incredibly fragile. This week, Greg addresses how some headlines can be misleading while Teepa helps us to understand why easy or quick fixes can do more harm than good. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visit: www.teepasnow.com.

277: You Just Had to Be There!

Nov 11 2024 9 mins

Have you ever told anyone that? Chances are you said it while talking about an exciting or funny moment you experienced. Being in person for an event holds a level of energy and excitement that does not translate over into the virtual world. That's why this week, Teepa and Greg discuss why seeing Teepa in-person makes learning so much more powerful and engaging. To learn more about

276: What Happens with Dementia and Natural Disasters?

Nov 01 2024 8 mins

Whether it's a hurricane, an earthquake, or another type of natural disaster, what are some practical things we can do to prepare as best we can? Join us this week as Teepa discusses some helpful tips. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visit: www.teepasnow.com.

275: What Do I Do If Someone Doesn't Notice Their Own Lack of Personal Hygiene?

Oct 25 2024 8 mins

Diving into a sensitive topic for most of us, this week Teepa and Greg address why someone living with brain change might not realize their personal hygiene is lacking and how we can approach it without ruining the relationship. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visit: www.teepasnow.com.

274: Grieving the Loss of a Loved One When Dementia is in the Picture

Oct 18 2024 7 mins

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a truly delicate situation to talk about with someone. Now imagine how much more difficult that can be when the other person is living with brain change. In this week's episode, Teepa demonstrates how she would assess a person living with brain change when they ask about someone that has passed. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visi

273: Why Practical, Hands-On Training is So Important

Oct 11 2024 8 mins

If your surgeon only watched videos on how to perform successful surgeries but never did any hands-on exercises, how comfortable would you be to undergo a lengthy procedure? The same concept applies to our care partners. If they're not equipped with a certain level of practical, hands-on skills when working with people living with dementia, the end result is not going to be a good

272: Brain Change Does Not Equal the Same Change for Everyone

Oct 04 2024 7 mins

Digging into a topic that has already led to negative results, this week Teepa and Greg discuss the challenges that arise when people living with brain change related to drug or alcohol abuse are mixed in with people living with dementia. Rather than focus on the bad side however, Teepa discusses what actions are needed instead. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visit:

271: How to Make Visits More Positive

Sep 27 2024 9 mins

Bridging the gap between how to make a visit more likely to be positive and knowing about a person's history and preferences, this week's episode explores the misconception that dementia is a static disability. Just because mom used to like a certain hobby before, does not mean that she will continue to like it during her dementia journey. Learn about Teepa's suggestion

270: Seniors Facing...Homelessness?

Sep 20 2024 8 mins

In a topic that might surprise some, Teepa and Greg discuss a phenomena where the adult children of a person living with dementia move back home and eventually take control of everything, including their home. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visit: www.teepasnow.com.

269: The Current State of Dementia Research

Sep 13 2024 9 mins

This week, Teepa and Greg discuss how the wide range in research being conducted and how it compares to research being done with dementia care in mind. To learn more about Positive Approach to Care, visit: www.teepasnow.com.